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By the way, this is The Devil Went Down to Jamaica by the Muppetts. YouTube has troubles sharing it.
 
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klq@stl said:
Released May 21, 1971, the lyrics seem written for today's troubled world. Mass shootings??? "We've got to find a way to bring some lovin' here today"
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I loved this song when it came out but I’ve never seen this version of it on YouTube. Very powerful and poignant.
 
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DanielOcean said:
Bought a new guitar just so I can have it permanently tune to Drop D so I can play this finally.
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When you start playing with alternative tunings is when you realize the main reason your guitar heroes need so many guitars and a guitar tech. Alternative tunings are difficult to maintain, and maybe even more difficult to reverse, but MAN, do they produce some cool, iconic sounds (that can't be achieved any other way). Drop D is pretty easy to switch, but tuning to an open chord, for example, sometimes even requires you to mess with the intonation, which is a major can of worms. Yeah... I need more guitars. And a tech. Better skills wouldn't hurt, I suppose....
 
Not alternate tuning but I've loved this song from the moment I heard it. It's got the 12 string capo thing that just sounds amazing. And of course the lyrics. What a talent.
 
Shad said:
When you start playing with alternative tunings is when you realize the main reason your guitar heroes need so many guitars and a guitar tech. Alternative tunings are difficult to maintain, and maybe even more difficult to reverse, but MAN, do they produce some cool, iconic sounds (that can't be achieved any other way). Drop D is pretty easy to switch, but tuning to an open chord, for example, sometimes even requires you to mess with the intonation, which is a major can of worms. Yeah... I need more guitars. And a tech. Better skills wouldn't hurt, I suppose....
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Im a big strat guy so changing tunings at all messes with the setup cause of that balance between the nut and trem. I regularly go e standard, eb , and drop d. Im not a fan of drop d on my les paul even though changing tuning on the paul is way easier.
Either way. I just wanted to try these new guitars from harley benton. So far its making my american strat awfully jelous
 
Just saw a special on Netflix regarding the sax player, Tim Capello. Tina called him Conan because of his muscles.



Apparently he's mostly known for his sax scene in Lost Boys
 
wanderingrichard said:
Just saw a special on Netflix regarding the sax player, Tim Capello. Tina called him Conan because of his muscles.



Apparently he's mostly known for his sax scene in Lost Boys
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If you like tunes with sax, you might also like Mindi Abair. Saw her at Jazz Alley and she put on a great show.
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DanielOcean said:
Bought a new guitar just so I can have it permanently tune to Drop D so I can play this finally.
Shad said:
When you start playing with alternative tunings is when you realize the main reason your guitar heroes need so many guitars and a guitar tech. Alternative tunings are difficult to maintain, and maybe even more difficult to reverse, but MAN, do they produce some cool, iconic sounds (that can't be achieved any other way). Drop D is pretty easy to switch, but tuning to an open chord, for example, sometimes even requires you to mess with the intonation, which is a major can of worms. Yeah... I need more guitars. And a tech. Better skills wouldn't hurt, I suppose....
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I've been playing guitar since '65. I think alternate tunings sound great but I didn't do much of it. I've attended clinics and concerts by a couple of amazing solo players who use alternate tunings, multiple capos, etc. and just work tunings into the show while communicating with the audience.




*sorry for the lengthy "mix" 1st time 'round.
 
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